10 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Projects
Spring cleaning isn’t fun for a lot of us. But it needs to be done. As the holidays and winter end and we begin looking forward to spring, something within us pushes us to get our homes in order by cleaning, organizing and purging things we’ve collected over the winter.
But who says spring cleaning is limited to the interior of a house?
The outside of your home could probably use a little refreshing after a cold, dreary winter, too!
It’s Time For Home Exterior Cleaning
Here are home exterior cleaning projects that will improve the curb appeal of your home in Roseville, and, even more important, will offer much-needed care and maintenance that will save you a lot ofmoney in years ahead.
1. Gutter Cleaning
Spring is the optimal time to clean your gutters, because a lot of leaves and debris accumulate in the fall and winter. Pollen is at its highest in spring, making a big mess in your gutters if they aren’t cleaned.
Plus, bugs and critters are looking for places to build homes in spring, so getting your gutters cleaned will help to prevent an infestation in your home.
Gutter cleaning will consist of cleaning the inside and outside of your gutters, removing mold, mildew and stains and restoring them to a like-new appearance.
2. Window Cleaning
Residential window cleaning is necessary for spring cleaning. First floor windows shouldn’t cause you too much of an issue, but second and third floor windows will be tougher to reach.
Cleaning windows by hand is an exhausting chore, and will require a lot of tools, not to mention going up and down a ladder! A soft wash or professional cleaning of your home’s windows is the perfect way to get the panes and the outer frame nice and clean.
3. Pressure Washing
You aren’t going to want clean gutters and clean windows on a dirty house. This means you are going to want to pressure wash your home too!
Pressure washing is fast, effective and affordable. You can clean your house, outdoor furniture, patios, wood and stone porches and walkways with not too much effort. It will remove dirt and mud so they won’t permanently stain your home, and you can prevent the spread of mold, mildew and allergens.
4. Driveway Cleaning
Clearing off your home’s driveway and giving it a good cleaning might seem strange because you will be driving on it, but, a clean, well-maintained driveway can increase the curb appeal of your home.
A professional pressure washer will do wonders for driveway cleaning, whether it’s pavement, asphalt, stone or some other material. Also consider adding a gravel border to your home’s driveway to really make it pop!
5. Patio Cleaning
Your home’s patio probably gets the most use throughout the summer, so it is easy to forget about it in the winter when you aren’t doing a lot of outdoor entertaining, relaxing or grilling. Your patio can be in rough condition the first time you step onto it in spring.
Soap and water – and a little elbow grease – are sometimes be enough for patio cleaning, but if you notice signs of mold or mildew, you may need to consider a more serious option, like professional power washing, to ensure that friends and family can safely enjoy your patio all summer long.
6. Roof Cleaning
Mold and moss are typical home roof problems in Roseville. While you are cleaning the outside of your home, it’s a great time to clean your home’s roof too, but you will need to use a different process than what you use for the rest of your home’s exterior cleaning.
If you notice streaks on your home’s roof, algae is probably the reason. Moss is pretty obvious, too. These particles can’t be scrubbed off shingles, nor can you pressure wash the roof. Both of these methods will damage the shingles on your home’s roof.
The best course of action for roof cleaning is to spray the shingles with a half-bleach, half-water mixture and then let it be. This will eliminate any organisms on your home’s roof without reducing its lifespan.
7. Clean up the Front
The front of your home is likely what most people passing by see, so make the best impression possible for visitors, neighbors and for yourself! Returning home to a well-maintained exterior will instantly improve your day, and will even inspire you to spend a lot more time outside.
You can clean your porch with detergent and water or a good pressure wash. Clean cobwebs and dirt off of the front door, and think about painting it a new color for a really fresh look! Clean unnoticed areas like the porch ceiling, light fixtures and ceiling fans, too.
8. Organize Garden Tools
You will soon be spending a lot more time outdoors, so spring is a great opportunity to organize the things you will need for outdoor work.
Gardening tools and pool care equipment need to all have a specific place outside your home – a place that it is safe from weather and out of sight so it isn’t a constant eyesore. Spending the time to organize in the spring allows you to enjoy the outside of your home so much more during the time of year when you are going to spend the most time outside.
9. Lawn Care & Landscaping
Your lawn, trees and bushes can make a huge impact on the look of your home.
Eliminate weeds around your flower beds and walkways, till up areas where you will be planting later on and sweep off walkways. You can spray pre-emergent weed poison to make lawn maintenance easier on yourself throughout the next few months. Trim all bushes too.
10. Clean the Grill
After being unused for several months, your grill could need a good cleaning, too. Leftover grease and food from your grill are definitely unappetizing, but even worse they can make you and your family sick.
Wipe it down to get rid of leftover ash, then scrub the grates with a scrubber or grill brush (so you don’t leave behind metal particles that can get into food) and a detergent or degreaser.
You could probably finish all of these jobs over the course of a few weekends but it will be a lot of hard work. Instead, give us a call! Roseville Pressure Washing offers professional residential exterior cleaning services for driveway cleaning, patio cleaning, pressure washing, roof cleaning and more!